Last updated on July 14th, 2025 at 09:39 am
The heavy transfer activity of the PSV Eindhoven club has been pitched in headlines recently after signing the young winger Ruben van Bommel of the AZ Alkmaar club, bringing in a club record sum of 15.8 million euros. The transfer is also quite exciting given the fact that the head coach of the receiving team, PSV, Mark van Bommel is the father of the player, and thus it is one of the most discussed family transfers in the recent history of football.
Mark van Bommel Makes Bold Decision for PSV Eindhoven
Mark van Bommel, a former Bayern Munich player who currently is coaching PSV Eindhoven has proven that he is not afraid of making hard decisions. The veteran coach who was a fearless player and manager thought of involving his own son into the club. This demonstration of transfer to PSV Eindhoven demonstrates that Van Bommel does his best to enhance his team, no matter who he is related to.
The transfer cost of 15.8 million makes a new record at PSV since the last record was 15 million the club paid to Naples where Hirving Lozano is signed in 2023. This important investment testifies the serious intentions of the PSV Eindhoven in the future season and their trust to young talent.
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Ruben van Bommel: A Different Player Than His Father
At least at PSV Eindhoven Ruben van Bommel offers a totally different playing approach as his father Mark van Bommel who was known by his hard tackling and more old fashioned style of defensive midfield play. The winger is a 20 year old who is renowned to be quick, composed on the dribble and capable of scoring even when wide.
Ruben van Bommel justified his value last season at AZ Alkmaar, scoring goals (10 times) and giving assists (6 times) in 34 games in all competitions. He is a good player, considering his attacking skills and speed, which makes him a good acquisition for PSV Eindhoven. This transfer will be a homecoming for the talented winger since the young player was once in the youth academy of PSV.
